How Are We Doing?

2026 Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) Survey Findings (Three-day survey conducted August 12-14, 2026)

Three-year Accreditation, through October 31, 2029, applies to the following program(s)/service(s):

Community Integration
Services Coordination
Supported Living

Areas of Strength

Amicus is fortunate to have many long-term staff members in its program operations who demonstrate a deep
commitment to the organization's mission and to the persons served. The organization serves a significant
number of persons who are medically fragile, which requires an investment in equipment and careful
discernment in determining how to best meet their needs.

Amicus ensures that staff members in all programs receive detailed training on a wide range of topics,
including person-specific issues. Many of these training topics are competency based and carefully logged.

The safety of persons served is a paramount concern for the organization. This is demonstrated in many ways
such as the implementation of its Safety D Level Restriction form. This chart format contains name of person,
purpose of the restriction, when used, D level, and date of signatures of the doctor and legal guardian. Other
record keeping practices of note include detailed quarterly reporting of progress made on service plan goals
using a chart format and careful recording and accounting of medication management.

Persons served and their family members indicated a high degree of satisfaction with services provided. One
parent was especially impressed with the staff members' quick and kind response to outbursts. Persons served
reported that they are involved in planning their program and monthly activities. Persons served also reported
highly valuing the outings provided by the organization, which have recently included attending the circus,
baseball games, and other community activities. One parent commended that their family member is being
taught how to volunteer in the community, and this has resulted in the person served adding meaning to
their life.

The leadership team's average tenure of more than 11 years reflects organizational stability, institutional
knowledge, dedication, consistency, and a strong commitment to improving the quality of life of
persons served.

The organization demonstrates strong financial solvency and benefits from a diverse board, with board
members who have expertise in finance, law, human services, and executive leadership. This helps to
strengthen fiscal, regulatory, and organizational oversight.

The Bouchea Center for Learning (BCL) program provides meaningful opportunities for persons residing in
intensive care facilities who require total care. Its emphasis on participation, dignity, community connection,
and quality of life is particularly noteworthy. The program represents a promising model with potential
applicability in other counties and states.

This achievement is an indication of your organization's dedication and commitment to improving the quality of the lives of the persons served. Your organization should take pride in achieving this high level of accreditation.